Comparison

MetaCert vs Ask Lila

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MetaCert

This app verifies links before you open them, protecting you from scams across messages, email, and browsers. It uses a 'Zero Trust' approach, treating all links as suspicious until proven safe, and integrates system-wide for seamless checking.

Highlights
  • Zero Trust Link Verification
  • System-level share menu integration
  • Automatic checking in default browser
  • Blocks new and unknown scams
  • Works across messages, email, and apps
  • Real-time security warnings
Features
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Verify any link before you open it. Stop scams in messages, email, chat, apps and browsers. Because you should never wonder if a link is safe.  Even careful people can be tricked. Checking every link takes time and effort. Most security apps tell you to protect yourself but leave you guessing. That’s not real protection. MetaCert makes it simple. No switching. No copying. No extra steps. 2 NEW INVENTIONS IN MOBILE SECURITY: 1. Zero Trust Link Verification treats every link as suspicious until proven safe. It can block even brand new scams. 2. System-level integration adds the Link Verifier to your iPhone’s share menu in all your apps with one install. No setup required. Real protection, built-in. After you install, MetaCert is ready right away. Tap to verify any link without leaving the app you are using. Real security means you don’t have to think twice. While other tools scan for known threats or use AI that can be tricked, MetaCert follows one simple rule: Trust no link until it is verified. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE: We invented mobile app security and licensed our patents to top security companies. But that old model cannot stop scams that use new, unreported links. We built something completely different. MetaCert is also the company that killed the phishing problem on Slack for crypto companies and their communities in 2017. Now we want to bring a new level of protection to everyone - across SMS, Discord, Telegram, email and more. Try MetaCert free for 7 days. No charge. Cancel anytime in your iPhone settings. Nothing to lose. Limited Time: 40% Off for Early Supporters. Premium security. Accessible for everyone. Works automatically in: - Messages - WhatsApp - Apple Mail - Gmail - Outlook - Instagram - QR Codes - Telegram - Discord - Reddit - Slack - Teams - Browsers - And more HOW IT WORKS Watch the short video above to see it in action. BUILT FOR EVERYONE • New to security? Get instant clarity with no effort. • Tech-savvy? Double-check any link in seconds. AVOID: - Fake login pages - Scam sites - Malware and spyware - Fraud - Crypto scams - Text scams - Email phishing - Fake QR codes - Fake invoices and contracts WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO CHECK? If Safari is your default browser, MetaCert checks links automatically before they load. • Dangerous? You get a warning. • Verified? Green shield. • Unverified? Grey shield. A slim bar on the side of Safari shows you instantly - even if you forget to check. APPLE BUSINESS MANAGER & SCHOOL MANAGER Supports Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager for easy device deployment. Bulk licensing for teams and schools coming soon. Contact us to learn more. hello@metacert.com WHO IS METACERT? MetaCert is the cybersecurity company that invented Zero Trust URL Authentication, the new gold standard for verifying web links and stopping online impersonation scams. Our founder co-founded the global standard for URL classification at the W3C (the standards body for the World Wide Web) and helped pioneer labelling for user accounts and social profiles now used by companies like Twitter. We began as a spin-out from an Irish telecom and web standards firm in 2002. Today we’re a venture-backed security company spread across Ireland, Silicon Valley, Canada, Ukraine, and the UK with deep roots in telecom, mobile, and internet security. Our investors include leading angel networks, family offices, and founders of companies such as Travelocity, Kayak, PayByPhone, Appthority and Qik. MetaCert holds patents licensed by many of the world’s top security vendors. NEED HELP? We’re here for you. During these early stages, our founder Paul would love to hear from you directly. Email me: paul@metacert.com Support: https://metacert.uservoice.com Support Team: hello@metacert.com

About

Ask Lila

An AI companion for self-reflection and personal growth. Engage in genuine conversations, journal your thoughts via voice or text, and explore guided lessons to understand yourself better. It offers a safe, judgment-free space to discover actionable insights for your life.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversations
  • Voice and text journaling
  • Guided self-study lessons
  • Time Machine for cycle exploration
  • Conversation memory
  • Multiple perspectives for self-understanding
  • Astrology-based self-reflection framework
Features
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Ask Lila is your personal evolutionary astrology guide, offering deep insights into your birth chart and life path. PERSONALIZED ASTROLOGY Lila reads your unique birth chart and provides guidance tailored specifically to you—not generic horoscopes. Understand your Sun, Moon, Rising, and planetary placements in a way that actually makes sense for your life. EVOLUTIONARY APPROACH Based on the work of Steven Forrest and Jeffrey Wolf Green, Lila helps you understand your soul's journey. Discover your North Node path, understand karmic patterns through your South Node, and see how current transits are activating your growth edges. FEATURES • Chat with Lila - Ask anything about your chart. Lila remembers your conversations and learns what matters to you. • Transits & Timing - See what's activating in your chart right now and in the months ahead. Understand the "why" behind what you're experiencing. • Relationship Insights - Add your partner, friends, or family members and explore your synastry. Understand the dynamics between your charts. • Dream Journal - Record and explore your dreams with astrological context. • Self-Study Tools - Deepen your understanding with guided explorations of your chart's key themes. • Time Machine - Explore past and future transits to understand your life's unfolding story. WHO IS LILA FOR? • Astrology curious - New to astrology? Lila explains everything in accessible language, building your understanding naturally. • Serious students - Already know your chart? Lila goes deep, discussing aspects, house rulerships, and timing techniques. • Anyone seeking meaning - Whether you're navigating a career change, relationship question, or existential wondering, Lila offers perspective rooted in your unique chart. PRIVACY FIRST Your birth data and conversations stay private. We don't sell your data or use it for advertising. SUBSCRIPTION Ask Lila offers a free tier with limited questions. Unlimited access requires a subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Questions? Reach us at connect@lilaverse.app

Screenshots

MetaCert4 screens
Ask Lila4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MetaCert at 100% against Ask Lila's 33%. MetaCert also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Ask Lila's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MetaCert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and Ask Lila sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MetaCert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MetaCert's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ask Lila's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaCert ships an update every 2 weeks, Ask Lila every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MetaCert versus Ask Lila: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaCertAsk Lila
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaCert Inc.Lila Labs, Inc

Customer experience

MetaCert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ask Lila

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MetaCert

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Family Monthly Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Personal Annual Membership7 Days trial$299.991 Year
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  • Family Annual Membership7 Days trial$389.991 Year
4 purchases

Ask Lila

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
One-time3
  • 25 Credit Pack$4.99
  • 50 Credit Pack$7.99
  • 100 Credit Pack$12.99

Questions

Is MetaCert free?
MetaCert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ask Lila free?
Ask Lila is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MetaCert or Ask Lila?
MetaCert is rated higher. MetaCert averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ask Lila averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MetaCert or Ask Lila have ads?
Neither MetaCert nor Ask Lila shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaCert or Ask Lila?
MetaCert ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ask Lila every 5 days. Most recently, MetaCert was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ask Lila on November 5, 2026.

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